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Montreal will entertain Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Enthusiasm is fast waning in both camps as the campaign draws to a close.
Montreal vs Chicago Fire Preview
CF Montreal have little to fight for with five rounds of matches to spare. They sit 13th – three places above the floor – in the Eastern Conference on 31 points. However, they still stand the chance to qualify for the wild-card round – a one-off clash whose winner qualifies for round one of the playoffs.
Le CFM seem unprepared for the wild-card round, considering their journey so far in the campaign. The Canadian team have won only seven matches out of 29, drawing 12 and losing 10, as well as dragging a -22 goal differential. Montreal lost 4-3 against Chicago Fire in the sides’ previous meeting.
Chicago Fire are in a worse situation, as they sit one place below the hosts in the Eastern Conference table on 29 points. They have played 30 matches –one match more than Montreal – winning seven, drawing 15 and losing eight. The visitors could qualify for the wild-card round if they win their remaining games, but it seems unlikely.
The Fire, who won their only MLS Cup in 1998, failed to qualify for the playoffs last season after finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference. They face the spectre of reliving that fate this term. Chicago Fire have been uninspiring on the road, recording three losses in their last five trips. Their last visit to Stade Saputo ended in a goalless draw.
Montreal vs Chicago Fire Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Montreal have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five clashes with Chicago Fire.
- Montreal have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five home matches against Chicago Fire.
- Montreal have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Chicago Fire have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Montreal have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches. The same applies to Chicago Fire. Form Guide: Montreal – D-W-L-L-L, Chicago Fire – L-W-L-L-D.
Montreal vs Chicago Fire Prediction
Both teams need to maintain a flawless run for the remainder of the season to be able to qualify for the wild-card round.
Montreal will make the most of their home advantage thanks to their impressive record at Stade Saputo, but the visitors could cause an upset.
Montreal are likely to prevail based on home advantage.
Prediction: Montreal 2-1 Chicago Fire
Montreal vs Chicago Fire Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Montreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Montreal to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Chicago Fire to score - Yes
